Day 2 covers the main monuments; Day 3 takes you through the trading quarter and ends with a family dinner. There is no hotel change between them.
6-Day Private Uzbekistan Tour by Train from Tashkent
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Local English-speaking guides
Private tour for 2 or more guests
6 days / 5 nights
Starts and ends in Tashkent
Six days by train: Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand
A private six-day Uzbekistan tour by train follows the route Tashkent–Bukhara–Samarkand–Tashkent, with high-speed rail journeys between the three cities. CAJ arranges five hotel nights, local English-speaking guides, station transfers and the meals listed in the itinerary. Two nights in Bukhara leave time for the old town and dinner with a local family.
From USD 942 per person for 6 guests, Standard accommodation and a shared double or twin room. International flights, lunches and travel insurance are extra.
Your tour at a glance
- Route: Tashkent → Bukhara → Samarkand → Tashkent; 6 days and 5 nights.
- Guides: local English-speaking guides for city tours; a continuous tour escort is not included.
- Transport: three high-speed journeys in economy class and air-conditioned local transfers.
- Walking: city sightseeing includes steps and uneven surfaces; see Practical information.
- Main sights: Khast-Imam, Poi-Kalyan and Registan. An evening in Bukhara: dinner and a plov cooking experience with a local family on Day 3.
- Included: accommodation, scheduled breakfasts and dinners, sightseeing, entrance tickets, trains and transfers. Extra: international flights, lunches, insurance, visa fees and personal spending.
- Format: a private journey for your own party of at least two guests; read Prices and tour choices.
How the journey fits together
The final night is in Tashkent. You have a night in the capital between the train from Samarkand and your journey home.
A local guide leads each city tour. Trains connect the cities, with station transfers included. Rail travel · Cities on the route
Khast-Imam, Chorsu and Amir Temur Square need time after arrival. If your flight lands late, agree the order of the Tashkent visit in advance.
The places and meals that shape the trip
The cities offer different perspectives: Tashkent’s bazaar, Bukhara’s walking streets and Samarkand’s monuments. A folklore evening and dinner with a family add to the sightseeing.
Samarkand
Registan and the Timurid monuments
Visit Registan, Gur-e-Amir and Bibi-Khanym on Day 4. The next day continues with Shah-i-Zinda, Siab Bazaar and Ulugbek Observatory.
Bukhara
The old town over two days
Start with Lyabi-Hauz and Poi-Kalyan, then explore the trading domes and Ulugbek Madrasah. The evening programme complements the walks.
Tashkent
A first look at the capital
Khast-Imam, Chorsu and Amir Temur Square form the first day’s visit, subject to your arrival time.
A special evening
Plov with a Bukhara family
On Day 3, join a local family for dinner and a cooking experience. It is included in the tour; let us know about dietary needs in advance.
Is this trip right for you?
- you have six days for a first visit to Uzbekistan;
- you want a private trip with your own travelling party;
- you prefer trains to long drives between cities;
- you want hotels, visits, tickets and dinners arranged together.
- there are no full free days in the itinerary;
- sightseeing involves steps and uneven surfaces;
- guides lead city tours, rather than every transfer;
- Khiva is outside this six-day route; for a wider journey, compare Uzbekistan tours.
- your nationality and the details needed for tickets;
- your arrival and departure dates and times;
- your hotel category and preferred bed arrangement;
- any needs relating to walking, food or accommodation.
Prices and tour choices
Standard — USD 1,261
Comfort — USD 1,423. Per person sharing a double or twin room, with 2 guests in your private party.
Standard — USD 1,021
Comfort — USD 1,184. Per person sharing a double or twin room, with 4 guests in your private party.
Standard — USD 942
Comfort — USD 1,105. Per person sharing a double or twin room, with 6 guests in your private party.
Travel on your chosen date
These prices are valid through December 31, 2027. Each price applies to exactly 2, 4 or 6 adults, with every guest sharing a double or twin room. Solo travel, parties of 3 or 5, children, mixed room arrangements and single rooms require a separate quote before payment. This is a private tour, so you specify your travel date. Operation depends on train tickets, hotels and guides. Check the party size, room arrangement and order total before payment. How to book.
Private itinerary
Your travel dateSubject to availability
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Tashkent → Bukhara → Samarkand → Tashkent
Standard or Comfort with shared double or twin accommodation
Book this tourEnter your date and party details in the form
Need a different format? If you have fewer days, compare the available Uzbekistan tours or email CAJ.
Before you pay
- Your party The per-person price depends on guest numbers, category and room arrangement. An odd-numbered party or separate rooms require a calculation for that configuration.
- Date and guide language Tickets, hotels and the required guiding language must match your chosen date and order.
- Cancellation terms Read the refund policy before payment. Deductions and refunds depend on the applicable conditions and services already paid to suppliers.
Price, changes and travel documents
Shared accommodation Specify a double bed or two separate beds. The arrangement depends on hotel availability.
- Single rooms A separate room or a different room configuration requires its own price. A shared-room price is not the price of a single room.
- Additional services Early check-in, late check-out, extra nights and a continuous escort are outside the basic package.
- Itinerary changes require agreement on services and price.
- Your travel documents set out hotels, trains, meeting points and visits.
- Check passport details carefully: they are needed for tickets and accommodation.
- For the full rules, read the Booking terms and Refund policy .
What is included
- 5 hotel nights in the chosen category and agreed room type;
- breakfasts as listed in the itinerary;
- dinners, including a family meal in Bukhara;
- one bottle of mineral water per person each day.
- economy-class trains Tashkent–Bukhara, Bukhara–Samarkand and Samarkand–Tashkent;
- station transfers for the three rail journeys;
- arrival and final transfers as scheduled;
- air-conditioned transport for city sightseeing.
- local English-speaking guides for city tours;
- entrance tickets for the scheduled sights;
- a folklore evening and cooking experience in Bukhara;
- visa support if needed; any visa fee is extra.
Meals by day
| Day | City | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tashkent | Dinner after the city visit. |
| Day 2 | Bukhara | Breakfast; dinner and folklore evening. |
| Day 3 | Bukhara | Breakfast; dinner with a local family. |
| Day 4 | Samarkand | Breakfast and dinner. |
| Day 5 | Tashkent | Breakfast in Samarkand; farewell dinner in Tashkent. |
| Day 6 | Tashkent | Breakfast before departure. |
Dietary needs: tell us about allergies and restrictions in advance. Lunches are extra; sightseeing days include breaks for lunch at your own expense.
What costs extra
- international flights;
- travel insurance;
- visa fees, if required.
- lunches;
- additional orders outside the scheduled meals;
- personal purchases and souvenirs.
- a separate room when choosing a shared-room base price;
- a continuous escort between cities;
- early check-in, late check-out and extra nights.
Package scope: the listed itinerary services are included. Additional visits, category upgrades and route changes require a separate agreement.
The route and three train journeys
Trains connect the three cities. Local transfers link stations, hotels and the start of sightseeing; no overnight rail journey is planned.
6 days / 5 nightsStarts and ends in Tashkent
3 citiesTashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand
Trains and transfersAfrosiyob economy class; local vehicle
Outbound
Days 2 and 4
Tashkent → Bukhara → Samarkand
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Tashkent → Bukharatrain · Day 2
Early hotel pickup for Tashkent Central; Afrosiyob 766Ф reaches Bukhara-1 in Kagan before lunch. Continue to the city by transfer.
Daily Afrosiyob 766Ф · 07:30–11:39
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Bukhara → Samarkandtrain · Day 4
Take the afternoon train to Samarkand and visit Registan in the evening. Gur-e-Amir and Bibi-Khanym follow on Day 5.
Daily Afrosiyob 769Ф · 15:09–16:46
Return
Days 5–6
Samarkand → Tashkent
3
Samarkand → Tashkenttrain · Day 5
After Gur-e-Amir, Shah-i-Zinda, Bibi-Khanym, Siab Bazaar and Ulugbek Observatory, return to Tashkent by an evening train.
Daily Afrosiyob 767Ф · 17:40–20:12
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Stations, hotels and airportlocal transfers
Scheduled meetings and transfers are included; meeting points appear in your travel documents.
Air-conditioned transport
Baggage and meetings: follow your tickets and CAJ’s written meeting instructions. The scope of guiding is explainedbelow.
Your six days, with a timing plan
Indicative local times: The plan uses daily Afrosiyob services, with times shown as a guide. Trains and seats are checked for your travel dates; issued tickets and the final voucher confirm the times. The timetable is not fixed for all of 2027. Visits and meals are adjusted to opening arrangements and your pace. Local English-speaking guides lead the included city visits; there is no continuous escort on trains. Lunches are extra.
Day 1 — arrive and explore Tashkent
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| On arrival | Meet at Tashkent airport or the agreed city point; transfer to the hotel. | Pickup follows your flight details. Guaranteed early check-in costs extra. |
| 14:00–14:45 | Meet the local guide and visit the exterior of Khast-Imam. | This city window requires arrival in time; museums within the complex are not included. |
| 14:45–15:45 | Continue to Chorsu Bazaar for a walk. | Transfer and walking time are allowed within this window. |
| 15:45–16:30 | See Amir Temur Square, then return to the hotel. | The first day’s visits are adjusted to the time left after your flight. |
| 19:00–20:00 | Dinner and the first night in Tashkent. | Dinner is coordinated with your arrival; there is no intercity journey today. |
Overnight: Tashkent · Activity: a city walk as arrival time allows.
Day 2 — train to Bukhara and a folklore evening
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| Before 06:00 · if confirmed | Early breakfast or a packed breakfast, if the hotel confirms it. | Breakfast arrangements must be agreed with the hotel; early service or a packed meal is not automatically guaranteed. |
| 06:00–06:30 | Hotel pickup and transfer to Tashkent Central railway station. | Aim to reach the station one hour before departure; this is not Tashkent South station. |
| 06:30–07:30 | Station checks and boarding. | Keep your passport and issued ticket ready. |
| 07:30–11:39 | Afrosiyob 766Ф to Bukhara-1 station, in Kagan (Kogon). | Economy class is included; follow the issued ticket for your travel date. |
| 11:39–12:30 | Meet the driver and transfer from Bukhara-1 to the hotel in Bukhara. | Check-in or luggage storage follows the hotel’s arrangements. |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch break. | Lunch is at your own expense. |
| 13:30–14:15 | Explore Lyabi-Hauz with the local guide. | Walking visit in the old town. |
| 14:30–15:45 | Visit the Ark fortress. | The time between visits allows for the local transfer. |
| 16:00–17:00 | See Poi-Kalyan and Miri-Arab Madrasah from outside. | Exterior visits, subject to the current access rules. |
| Evening · about 2 hours | Dinner and the folklore programme in Bukhara. | About one hour for dinner and one for the show; the confirmed time and order appear in your voucher. |
Overnight: Bukhara · Activity: a walking tour, with steps and uneven surfaces.
Day 3 — Bukhara’s trading quarter and a family dinner
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30–08:30 | Breakfast at the hotel. | Within the hotel’s actual breakfast hours. |
| 09:00–10:00 | Meet the local guide and visit Ulugbek Madrasah. | Start from the hotel or the agreed old-town meeting point. |
| 10:00–11:00 | Walk through the trading domes and craft streets. | A walking visit in the old town. |
| 11:00–12:00 | Continue to Bukhara’s synagogue. | Entry depends on access on the day. |
| 13:00–14:00 | Lunch, followed by free time for an independent old-town walk. | Lunch is extra; return in time for the evening programme. |
| 18:30–20:30 | A plov cooking experience and dinner with a local family. | Two-hour class and dinner; the host confirms the start time. Tell us about dietary needs in advance. |
Overnight: Bukhara · Activity: city walks with no intercity journey.
Day 4 — afternoon train to Samarkand and evening at Registan
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30–08:30 | Breakfast at the hotel in Bukhara. | Within the hotel’s actual breakfast hours. |
| 08:30–12:00 | Free morning in Bukhara. | Time at your own pace; no additional guided visit is included. Check-out follows the hotel’s rules. |
| 12:00–13:00 | Lunch before leaving Bukhara. | Lunch is at your own expense. |
| 13:15–14:00 | Transfer to Bukhara railway station. | Arrive with time for station checks and boarding. |
| 14:00–15:09 | Station formalities and boarding. | Allow time for station checks and boarding; follow your ticket and meeting instructions. |
| 15:09–16:46 | Train 769Ф from Bukhara to Samarkand. | Economy class is included; follow the issued ticket for your travel date. |
| 16:46–17:45 | Meet at Samarkand station, transfer to the hotel and check in. | The driver meets you according to the issued ticket; the transfer is included. |
| 18:00–19:30 | Visit Registan Square and its madrasahs with the local guide. | Entrance is included. Gur-e-Amir and Bibi-Khanym are visited on Day 5. |
| 19:45–20:45 | Dinner and overnight in Samarkand. | Dinner is included; the final timing is coordinated with the train and visits. |
Overnight: Samarkand · Activity: walking visits with local transfers.
Day 5 — Samarkand’s monuments and evening return to Tashkent
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30–08:30 | Breakfast at the hotel. | Within the hotel’s actual breakfast hours. |
| 09:00–09:45 | Meet the local guide and visit Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum. | Start from the agreed meeting point; the transfer is planned before the visit. |
| 10:00–11:00 | Visit Shah-i-Zinda. | There are steps; tell us about walking limitations in advance. |
| 11:15–12:00 | Visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque. | Entrance is included; continue to nearby Siab Bazaar after the visit. |
| 12:00–12:30 | Walk through Siab Bazaar. | A market visit at a steady walking pace. |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch break. | Lunch is at your own expense. |
| 14:00–15:00 | Visit Ulugbek Observatory. | The transfer is arranged between lunch and the visit. |
| 15:15–15:45 | Collect your luggage. | Arrange the meeting point with the local team. |
| 16:00–16:40 | Transfer to Samarkand railway station. | Aim to arrive one hour before the planned departure. |
| 16:40–17:40 | Station checks and boarding. | Follow the issued ticket and the station announcements. |
| 17:40–20:12 | Afrosiyob 767Ф from Samarkand to Tashkent Central. | Economy class is included; follow the issued ticket for your travel date. |
| 20:12–21:00 | Station meeting and hotel transfer in Tashkent. | The local team coordinates the hotel and dinner order with your actual arrival. |
| 21:00–22:00 | Farewell dinner and final night in Tashkent. | Dinner is included. This is a late meal; hotel check-in may be arranged before or after it. |
Overnight: Tashkent · Activity: sightseeing followed by a train journey.
Day 6 — departure from Tashkent
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30–09:00 | Breakfast at the hotel. | According to the hotel’s hours and your departure time. |
| By the hotel’s deadline | Check out and prepare for the departure transfer. | Late check-out requires a separate arrangement and payment. |
| For your flight or train | Transfer to Tashkent airport or railway station. | Pickup allows for the journey and reporting time: normally about 3 hours at the airport for an international flight, or 45–60 minutes at the station. |
Finish: Tashkent airport or station · Activity: a departure transfer, with no city tour.
Five nights across three cities
Standard and Comfort differ in the selection of hotels and room features; the names do not denote a uniform star rating. The itinerary, included sightseeing and meals are the same. Your confirmation specifies the hotels and rooms. The photographs show the overnight cities, rather than hotels.
Tashkent
2 nights
Spend the first and last nights in the capital. There is no intercity train to catch on the day you fly home.
Bukhara
2 nights
Stay in one hotel while exploring the city over two days. No intercity journey follows the family dinner.
Samarkand
1 night
One night separates the two sightseeing days. Transfer to the station after completing Day 5’s programme.
Overnight plan
| City | Nights | Accommodation | Place in the itinerary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkent | 2 | Standard or Comfort | First and last nights of the tour. |
| Bukhara | 2 | Standard or Comfort | Two nights without changing hotels. |
| Samarkand | 1 | Standard or Comfort | Between two sightseeing days. |
| Total | 5 | Selected category | Day 6 ends with the departure transfer. |
Choosing your room
Specify one double bed or two separate beds. Your preference is agreed with the hotel.
The price of a separate room depends on your date and room configuration.
The hotel name and room type should appear in your tour confirmation.
Check-in and check-out: times depend on the chosen hotels. Guaranteed early check-in, late check-out and additional nights cost extra.
Pace, seasons and guiding
Well suited to city walks. Bring layers: mornings and evenings can be cooler than the afternoon.
Open squares and Bukhara can be hot. Bring a sun hat, sun protection and water.
Pack warm clothing and shoes with good grip. Shorter daylight affects the order of visits.
Holiday dates: check hotels, trains and attraction opening arrangements in advance. Holiday events and special dinners are not automatically included.
| What to consider | Type of activity |
|---|---|
| Walking tours | Historic sites include steps and uneven surfaces. Tell us about reduced mobility before choosing the tour. |
| Between cities | Transport: three trains and local transfers. There is no long drive across the desert in this itinerary. |
| Early starts | A train may require an early hotel departure; your travel documents give the time. |
What to bring
- comfortable walking shoes;
- clothing for the season;
- protection from sun and rain;
- personal medication;
- the passport matching the details on your rail tickets.
What shapes the daily sequence
The three train journeys need to leave time for the city visits:
- Tashkent → Bukhara: Day 2: 766Ф, 07:30–11:39; early pickup, then sightseeing and the folklore evening;
- Bukhara → Samarkand: Day 4: 769Ф, 15:09–16:46; hotel transfer and an evening visit to Registan;
- Samarkand → Tashkent: Day 5: 767Ф, 17:40–20:12; complete the Samarkand visits before returning for a late dinner in Tashkent.
Allow for the early start on Day 2 and the late dinner after returning on Day 5. Your tickets and final voucher give the confirmed trains, transfers and meetings.
Who accompanies you
Local English-speaking guides lead the city tours. A continuous intercity escort is not included: guests travel independently on the trains, with local meetings arranged as scheduled.
How to buy the tour
Enter your date, party and room choice on the order page. Check that you have selected Tour 27.
Pay for the tour by Visa or Mastercard. Check the services and total amount before payment. There is no extra cardholder payment fee.
After payment, CAJ receives the request and sends written confirmation of the purchased tour. Review the trip conditions.
Payment method: Visa and Mastercard are accepted on the website. No other payment method is offered for this order.
Confirmation: successful payment and confirmation sent by CAJ are separate steps; keep the documents for both.
Before your international flight
- Agree your arrival time: it determines how much of the first day is available for Tashkent sightseeing.
- Purchase through the official Tour 27 page.
- Before paying, read the Booking terms and Refund policy .
Travel directly with CAJ
Central Asia Journeys (CAJ.UZ) arranges the journey through Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand. Use the links below to check the company’s details or contact the team.
Hotels, tickets, transfers and meeting points should match your order and written confirmation.
Cancellation conditions depend on when you cancel and the applicable supplier rules. Read the full policy before payment.
Questions before you travel
How should I plan arrival from the USA?
The six days begin on arrival in Tashkent; allow additional travel time from and back to the USA. International flights are not included. A late arrival leaves less time for Khast-Imam, Chorsu and Amir Temur Square on Day 1. Agree your arrival time and the first day’s programme before booking; an extra hotel night before the tour is quoted separately.
Does this tour include Khiva?
No. These six days focus on Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand. Visiting Khiva requires a different itinerary and more time.
Does one guide stay with us throughout?
No. Local English-speaking guides lead the included city visits. A continuous intercity escort is a separate service.
Can I have a single room or travel as a party of three?
Yes, that room configuration needs its own calculation. A per-person shared-room price is not a single-room price.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Tell us about allergies and restrictions in advance, especially for the Bukhara family dinner. A suitable menu needs to be agreed.
Are these train times guaranteed for 2027?
Train times and available seats can change. The plan uses daily Afrosiyob services as a guide; your dates are checked and the confirmed times appear on issued tickets and the final voucher. The published price validity does not guarantee an unchanged railway timetable through 2027.
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Before paying: check the date, guest numbers, hotel category, room type, guide language and order total. If the form differs from the agreed conditions, clarify them with CAJ first.
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Enter your date and party in the Tour 27 form. Email CAJ with questions about arrival, rooms or guide language.
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Price for 1 pax
Tour №27 · double/twin sharing · rates for 2, 4 or 6 guests
Standard · group of 2 · double/twin
$1,261
Comfort · group of 2 · double/twin
$1,423
Standard · group of 4 · double/twin
$1,021
Comfort · group of 4 · double/twin
$1,184
Standard · group of 6 · double/twin
$942
Comfort · group of 6 · double/twin
$1,105
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Prices valid until: 31.12.2027